Summary
Established Maroochydore waterfront café & licensed restaurant in a prime main-road location. Strong annual turnover with only 34 trading hours per week. Loyal customer base, lifestyle friendly.
Revenue
$594,355 pa
Rent
$88,868 pa
Location Details
Situated in a highly desirable Maroochydore waterfront location, directly overlooking the river. Positioned along a prominent main road with excellent visibility, passing traffic, convenient customer access and an established local customer base.
Potential
Significant potential to grow revenue through extended evening trading, private functions, events, catering and increased marketing. Currently operating limited hours despite being fully equipped for additional services. Prime waterfront position with main-road exposure, an established customer base and strong tourist appeal. Opportunities to introduce new dining concepts, expand beverage offerings and increase venue utilisation. Ideal for an experienced operator looking to maximise an already established business.
Skills
Suitable for an experienced café or restaurant operator, chef-owner, hospitality professional or hands-on investor. General hospitality management, customer service, staff supervision and basic business administration skills would be beneficial. Existing operating systems, established suppliers and experienced staff provide a foundation for a smooth transition. The current owner is willing to provide reasonable handover assistance to the successful purchaser.
Hours
Currently trading for 34 hrs per week with 7 days breakfast and 2 dinner services.
Lease
5 yrs lease left with option to renew. Rent increse is on CPI review instead of fixed which is helpful.
Employees
Established team of experienced casual staff across kitchen, barista and front-of-house operations. Flexible staffing structure aligned with current trading hours. Existing team assists with daily operations and provides continuity for new owner.
Reason for Sale
The decision to sell is driven by a change in personal and business direction rather than a requirement to exit immediately. The owner is happy to assist with a smooth transition and handover to the successful purchaser.
About the Business
Established Waterfront Café & Licensed Restaurant – Sunshine Coast
An opportunity to acquire an established café and licensed restaurant in a highly desirable waterfront position on the Sunshine Coast.
Situated along a prominent main road with beautiful river views, this business benefits from excellent exposure, an attractive dining environment and a loyal customer following.
The venue has a long history of hospitality operations at the location, making it a recognised dining destination for locals and visitors alike.
Business Highlights
100 + seating with 56 under roof and 20 on the road.
Prime waterfront location with direct river views
Excellent main-road frontage and visibility
Historical annual turnover of approximately $600,000
Established local customer base and tourist appeal
Fully equipped commercial kitchen
Established coffee and beverage operations
Licensed restaurant with an existing bar setup
Breakfast and daytime trading seven days a week
Limited evening trading, with opportunities for expansion
Experienced casual staff across kitchen and front-of-house operations
Existing equipment, supplier relationships and operating systems
Attractive lifestyle opportunity for an owner-operator
Current Operations
The business operates primarily as a breakfast café, complemented by limited evening restaurant service.
The current operating model focuses on maintaining manageable trading hours while providing customers with a quality dining experience.
An incoming owner has the flexibility to continue this structure or explore opportunities to extend trading hours and introduce additional offerings.
Growth Opportunities
The premises offer potential for expanded evening dining, private functions, group bookings, catering and special events.
Further opportunities may exist through additional marketing, local partnerships, seasonal promotions and increased utilisation of the existing commercial kitchen and licensed facilities.
Ideal Purchaser
This opportunity may appeal to an experienced café or restaurant operator, chef-owner, hospitality professional or hands-on investor seeking an established hospitality business in a desirable Sunshine Coast location.
Confidential Sale
The business is being marketed confidentially to protect ongoing operations, staff and customer relationships.
The exact location, business identity and detailed financial information will be provided to genuinely interested purchasers following an appropriate confidentiality agreement.
History
Established business since 90s.
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